Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Event

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An interactive event for staff and postgraduate research students focused on the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

With an exciting line-up of speakers and plenty of opportunity to make new connections; the day will be of value to University staff and postgraduate research students who are interested in how they can get involved and help shape funded research projects that work across academic disciplines, across organisations and across countries and continents to have genuine impact in developing countries.

GCRF priority Challenge Areas themed presentations

Short presentations from leading researchers, some of whom have been awarded GCRF funds, will focus on a specific global challenge and activities the University is already involved. Members of the audience will be encouraged to identify how different academic areas and organisations could help strengthen projects in these areas.

The Global Challenge Areas are highlighted below against the presenter for each.

Discussions and networking sessions (including lunch)

After the talks attendees will be invited to join follow-on discussions and networking focused upon different Priority Challenge Areas. Through these informal facilitated sessions, it is hoped that interdisciplinary connections can be made and project ideas shared about how researchers from across the University, and our partner organisations from across the world, can collaborate to help address the challenges and secure funding from GCRF and linked funds.

There will also be drop in areas where you can get more information about the schemes, how to apply and talk to those who have been involved in applications so far to get first-hand tips and lessons learned.

Individuals, including those who can’t attend, will be able to have information displayed on the day about their interests, connections and ideas to help further facilitate connections and showcase the diverse talents and partnerships held by the University which relate to GCRF.

Event outcomes

Supported by all of the University Research Institutes this event will aim to establish connected groups that align under key priority challenge areas to develop their projects, partnerships and proposals in order to be well placed to respond to related calls over the coming years.

This event will complement Sustainable Earth 2017, the annual event for the Sustainable Earth Institute, which takes place on 29 and 30 June 2017. The agenda for Sustainable Earth 2017 will be framed around a number of the GCRF Challenge Areas and will focus on building collaborations.

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